Al-Mashaan focused on harnessing all resources to complete “T2” Airport project

The Minister of Public Works, Dr. Noura Mohammed Al-Mashaan, in her efforts to facilitate the completion of the new airport project “T2,” held a meeting today, Thursday, 9th January, with H. E. Sheikh Hamoud Mubarak Al-Hamoud Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, President of the General Directorate of Civil Aviation, and representatives from the Ministry of Interior to discuss the required facilities and support for the project’s successful execution.

Minister Al-Mashaan was briefed on the latest developments regarding the implementation of the works and urged the acceleration of the project’s phases. She emphasized that all services and facilities should be operated according to the scheduled timeline, while continuing progress toward completing the new airport project.

In a statement issued by the Ministry of Public Works after the meeting, Al-Mashaan explained that the purpose of the meeting was to closely monitor the progress of the project, address any challenges, and work toward overcoming them. She highlighted that the new airport is one of the ambitious national projects aimed at developing and modernizing the country’s infrastructure in line with the “New Kuwait 2035” vision.

Al-Mashaan emphasized the urgent need to complete all work with the required quality and efficiency, in accordance with the approved technical specifications and the agreed-upon schedule. She stressed the importance of close coordination with Civil Aviation to ensure the timely and successful completion of the project.

Importantly, Al-Mashaan added that the new airport will play a key role in transforming Kuwait into a regional and international financial and commercial hub that attracts investment. She emphasized her strong commitment to developing the country’s air transport infrastructure by adopting the best international standards in the civil aviation industry.

According to the statement, one of the key components of Package 3, which supplements Packages 1 and 2, includes the “food equipment building, technical support and support center.” This also encompasses a security point, employee and cargo security inspection area, a waste disposal zone, service tunnels at the air terminal, as well as corridors and aircraft parking facilities.

In a related context, the project contractor has completed earthworks and reached the excavation stages for both the food equipment building and the tunnels, in line with the contract requirements. Obstacles encountered during the project have been cleared through cooperation with the relevant authorities, including the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Electricity and Water, and other concerned agencies.

The ministry stated that the materials, equipment, and specialized companies provided by the contractor are being approved in coordination with the contract consultant, the ministry’s supervisory body, and the relevant government agencies.

Source: Al Jarida